Labor day weekend is upon us and many people will be traveling. They will go back home or to a new place. Some people will even go somewhere internationally. Today I want to share 5 travel apps that have helped me when traveling internationally.
1. Gogobot
This app is somewhat of a hidden traveling gem. I can type in the city I am visiting, find photos/reviews on restaurants/museums/attractions, and even make lists for my future travels. I have used it several times and the suggestions have always been great.
2. The Weather Channel
The Weather Channel app gives me exactly
what I need when I need it. I can look at the weather by the hour and
know exactly what is happening/will happen. I even find it to be more
accurate than the original weather app my phone has.
3. Dgrees
It takes me awhile to mentally convert from Degrees to Celsius. This is why I really like Dgrees. It is beautifully designed and I can easily scroll to find the temperature and receive an accurate conversion. It helps me properly dress when I am not in America.
4. Kurrency
Similar to Dgrees, Kurrency converts for me. It takes the currency of the place I am visiting and converts it to dollars (or whatever currency you need). I like it because I do not always have wifi and it can program the exchange rate for me. I don't have to worry about someone receiving more than he or she should because Kurrency will correctly convert it.
5. Whatsapp
Whatsapp is the main texting app for many countries across the world. When you make friends internationally, it helps you keep up with them for free. You can call, text, and video chat through the app. It is also kind enough to use Wifi!
6. Instagram
I know; I know.. Instagram? Many people use it to just scroll through their friends' feeds, but I have used Instagram to find many places I [most likely] would have never found. Cities typically have a trending hashtag that showcases the city. You can find almost anything you desire to find on Instagram and see photos of it. I can typically get a feel for a place through the photos people post; I highly recommend using it in your travels.
These are a few of my favorite travel apps, and I hope they help you as much as they help me.
Kristin
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